School Ethos

Ethos is the school’s philosophy or characteristic – shared concerns and expectations.

The ethos of Camross National School is based on the following objectives:

  • To enable children to develop a respect for human life and each other.
  • To enable children to develop a respect for the law, property of others, and public property.
  • To foster a supportive, sharing, and caring spirit among the pupils.
  • To acquire and develop the moral and religious values of the Catholic Church with respect for the beliefs and values held by others.
  • To foster consideration for those less fortunate in the community and worldwide.
  • To foster a sense of responsibility, self-discipline, and acceptable behaviour.
  • To develop self-esteem and to motivate children to apply themselves to worthwhile and satisfying activities.
  • To foster independent and creative thinking.
  • To develop a value for our culture and language.
  • To help children to develop physically.
  • To enable children to appreciate and understand their local environment and worldwide environmental issues.
  • To foster a love of learning and ensure that at the very least, basic literacy and numeric skills are acquired.
  • To help children to acquire knowledge skills and practical abilities and the desire to use them.
  • To develop an appreciation and enjoyment of the arts.
  • To acquire a knowledge and understanding of their bodies and develop a sense of responsibility for their own health.
  • To provide a safe and secure environment for learning.
  • To support those who are experiencing difficulties.
  • To dedicate to the care of the whole school community.
  • To engage all partners in the education process.

General Aims

  • To help the children of Camross N.S. to think clearly, creatively, and critically and to act independently.
  • To help in fostering the desire to learn.
  • To promote a tendency to make reasoned judgments/choices.
  • To promote a spirit of co-operation.
  • To enable children to enjoy school.
  • To prepare each child to avail of appropriate further study.
  • To help children to develop physically.
  • To enable children to be aware of and understand their environment.
  • To teach pupils to behave in an acceptable manner.
  • To achieve the highest possible level of academic excellence.
  • To help children to acquire and develop moral and religious values and a respect for the beliefs and values held by others.
  • To encourage a high standard of oral expression.
  • To train pupils in the art of listening.
  • To encourage children to do their best, but not to force them.